Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2024

Paul Eugene Hume, born April 27, 1944 to Col. Dr. Jack Hume and Ann Gallagher Hume in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Paul, the eldest of six siblings, who (lovingly) nicknamed him "Bully", spent his active childhood raising homing pigeons, playing Kiwanis baseball,...

Dec 26, 2024

Michael G. Carbone, age 65, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Michael was born in Anchorage, Alaska May 5, 1959, to Michael George Carbone and Helen (Rogers) Carbone.

Michael grew up in a military family with loving parents and siblings. They were a dedicated Catholic family, and his faith continued throughout his life until...

Dec 24, 2024

Rebecca Burkhart, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away at her residence on December 24, 2024. No services are planned.

Dec 23, 2024

George Karlton Beden, 101 of Nixa was born August 22, 1923 in Owasso, Michigan to Helen (Kline) and Earl Edward Beden.  He passed away December 23, 2024 in his home.

George was a 4th generation water well driller in Michigan.  He graduated at age 16 from Byron High School in Byron, Michigan and had to wait to...

Dec 21, 2024

Henry Franklin Weber, known as Hank, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 21st in Rolla, Missouri, while receiving compassionate care at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home.

Henry will be fondly remembered for his deep devotion to family and friends, as well as his love for the great outdoors. His passion for sports, fishing, and hunting began in...

Dec 19, 2024

Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Dec 17, 2024

Rev. David B Gray, a beloved Southern Baptist pastor, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2024.

Born on July 14, 1941, to Dr. William A. Gray and Gladys M Stearns Gray, he grew up with a deep love for God and all His creations, particularly horses...

Dec 16, 2024

Kay Francis Meeker, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Kay was born on October 15, 1939, in Ash Grove, Missouri, to William Thurman and Myrtle (Bolin) Floyd. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield and went on to live a full and wonderful life.

Kay had an incredibly kind...

Dec 15, 2024

Jeannette Lee Frost Harrell Metz met her Savior face to face on Sunday, December 15th at 4:47 p.m. She was at her home in Springfield, Missouri.

Jeannette "Jan" Lee Frost Harrell Metz was born May 21, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Cyrus (Jack) Frost and Clara Anderson Frost. Jeannette attended Kennard and Mallinckrodt Elementary Schools in...

Dec 14, 2024

Keith Warren Englis was born June 19, 1952 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Earl and Helen (Hatfield) Englis. He graduated from Arkansas City High School and then served in the Vietnam war aboard the USS Hull.

Keith made a career in telecommunications, spending 25 years with Bell/At&t. Along the way he took a break and became an...

Dec 14, 2024

Pattie Ann Wade (Houston), affectionately known as "Pat," was born on April 20, 1939, to Arthur A. "Tuffy" and Wanda Adeen Houston in Washburn, MO. She passed away peacefully at her home in Springfield, MO, on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Pat grew up in Washburn, MO, where she graduated from Southwest High School in 1956. She came to know...

Dec 12, 2024

Jay Matthew Jackson, 57, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2024 in Nixa, MO. He was the son of John S. and Rosemary Harrrell Jackson, born in Tulsa, OK on January 23, 1967.

His early life was spent in and around Detroit, MI before his family moved to Springfield, MO in 1976. Jay graduated from...

Dec 12, 2024

Helen L. Hall left her earthly home to be with her Savior in her Heavenly home on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 94.  She was the daughter of James and Radie (McGee) Tiller, born on August 29, 1930, the youngest of six children.  On August 8, 1950, Helen and Joe Hall were married in Beaumont, TX...

Dec 12, 2024

Stephan "Steve" E. Laughlin age, 70 passed away at 2:30am on December 12, 2024.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Carole, and his sister Stacey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Laura, and his children: Sarah Smith and husband Ken, Kathryn, Amanda and Joe. He is also survived by his...

Dec 11, 2024

Norma Perkins-Bailey

On December 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, Norma Jean Deloris (Dadey) Perkins-Bailey passed away. Born May 13, 1934, to Harold E. Dadey and Johanna Katherine Larsen at Hampton, Hamilton County Nebraska, she was the eldest of four children. In June 1934 she was baptized at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hampton, Nebraska. Norma...

Dec 9, 2024

Thomas Leroy Campbell, 85, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1939, in Alta Vista, Kansas, to Louie and Gertrude Campbell.

Tom was a devoted husband, proud father, and beloved grandfather. Known for his kind and compassionate spirit, he lived a life rooted...

Dec 9, 2024

Ronald L. Gelsheimer, age 95, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, following a brief illness.

Ronald was born in Springfield, MO to the late Henry and Mora (Cain) Gelsheimer.

He graduated from Lebanon High School and then served in the US Army during the Korean War.

He met "the girl next...

Dec 8, 2024

Frederick H Borneman, Jr, age 67 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 11:44 December 8th in Cox Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born the son of Frederick and Patricia Borneman in Springfield, Missouri.

Fred was a special education teacher for many years. He worked with students with severe learning disabilities, where his calm and helpful spirit made...

Dec 6, 2024

Nate McIntosh, 30, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024.

Nate was born on July 15, 1994, in Springfield. He graduated from Seymour High School in 2013 and was currently employed at Loren Cook as a welder. He was a member of United Steel Workers Local #15485. Nate met the love of his life Jess...

Dec 2, 2024

Kathleen Poirot Griesemer 1938-2024

Kathleen Antonia Poirot Griesemer died December 2, 2024. Born July 20, 1938, in Carthage, Missouri, the youngest child of Mary Frances Brady and Eugene Marcel Poirot, Kathleen grew up in rural Lawrence County, Missouri where she played on the prairie and ice skated on the ponds. She attended the one room Coon Creek...